This report details a teaching program designed for Year 2 students, aligning with the Australian Curriculum's Number and Algebra strand. The program, implemented in a diverse classroom setting, emphasizes differentiated instruction to cater to varying student abilities and needs, including students with learning differences. The core focus is on enhancing students' understanding of patterns, addition, and subtraction through concrete materials, pictorial representations, and abstract concepts. Assessment methods include questioning, observation, and written tasks to evaluate student comprehension and progress. The report also provides a reflection on the effectiveness of the strategies used, highlighting the importance of visual aids, real-life connections, and group activities in fostering student engagement and long-term memory retention. The conclusion emphasizes the need for formative, objective, and problem-solving-oriented teaching approaches to support students' success in fundamental mathematics. The report also suggests additional strategies, such as peer teaching, to improve student confidence and communication skills.
![[object Object]](/_next/static/media/star-bottom.7253800d.svg)
